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Living After Cancer

I'm a 27-year-old cancer survivor. I'm here to share my story and connect with other fighters/survivors/caregivers or those battling chronic illnesses.

This is my life living after cancer. Instagram:

08/28/2026

17th cancer birthday!!

Can’t believe that it’s been 17 years since my stem cell transplant that saved my life.

I was put on an experimental chemo and TBI (total body irradiation) to prepare me for transplant and became paralyzed along the way :)

Then, got the transplant, spent 10 months in isolation, followed by another year or two in and out of the hospital.

I got every side effect you could expect and all of the ones you wouldn’t lolll. Three joint replacements, 12 orthopedic surgeries, secondary cancers, tons of treatments to try and fix the damage later and here I am. Still working on things but very grateful to be here.

Thank you to my incredible family and friends who’ve been with me through it all. (extra special thank you to my mama who deserves this bday more than I do). And thank you to the doctors that fought with me 🫶🏼

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08/20/2026

I went for my yearly breast MRI and Mammo and they found a few spots that are considered “suspicious” so today I’m going for two breast biopsies: one MRI guided and the other ultrasound guided.

I’m considered high risk for breast cancer, not because I have it in my family, but because of the amount of radiation I was given to prepare for transplant which was total body with a boost to the chest. So all areas around the chest are considered even higher risk. That’s why I do a breast MRI and mammo every year.

I’m sitting here, on Ativan of course, and am just thinking like what the hell lol. They just poked me four times to get an IV 😊

I’m assuming all of the results will be benign but it’s crazy that almost 17 years after my transplant I’m still dealing with all of this s**t. I know it’s smart to be preventative but when can I go back to being normal 🥺

Anyone else still dealing with late effects this far out? Would make me feel less insane to know.

If you’ve stayed this long, you’re a real one. Love yall 🫶🏼

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WontRememberAnythingCuzImHigh 💊

06/14/2026

No longer hiding this disability, I’m showing out now 🤭🫶🏼

05/24/2026

Turning 33 🌺

Random birthday thoughts:

I think a lot of cancer survivors feel grateful for every birthday because it means we’re still here. We survived.

But if I’m being real, as a disabled person, aging has always scared me way more. I wonder what will happen to my body as I get older. Will I heal, or will I collect more problems along the way? Will people still want to help me when I look older and less youthful? And then add all the beauty standards women already feel pressured to keep up with 😐

Oddly enough though… turning 33 hasn’t felt as scary as I thought it would.

So this year, I genuinely feel grateful. And honestly, I’m grateful that I’m feeling grateful 😂

Sending love to everyone and wishing us all an amazing year 🫶🏼🥰🥹

02/04/2026

It’s World Cancer Day. I haven’t posted in a bit, but today feels important.

Sometimes I focus on what cancer took from me, but most days, I try to focus on what it gave me.

I could go into the infinite amount of problems it caused but I don’t feel like doing that today.

It made me grateful for every little good thing that happens to me. It made me notice all of the tiny miracles that happen every day. It made me appreciate all the help people offer me. It made me pay attention to the beauty in the world.

I get to be here today to thank all of you for being there for me throughout everything. Thank you to my family, fiancé, and friends (who are also family 🤍).

If you guys take anything from my posts, please remember these three things:
1. Go to your doctor appointments. Trust yourself when you feel off. Don’t delay appointments because you’re “too young.” Prevention is wayyyy easier than treatment.
2. I know it’s hard but try to focus on the good. Every night, think of 3 things that made you smile that day.
3. Message me if you ever need a friend!! I’m always here. You’re never alone.

10/13/2025

Just wanted to share the good news that is coming to October 17-19 at Broward County Convention Center, Hall A. Can’t wait to see all the latest products and resources for the disability community. There will also be adaptive sports, dance, a climbing wall and more! https://rebrand.ly/tjyn3l6

Hope to see you all there! 🫶🏼

01/05/2025

This weekend, Jon and I visited the Keys and had an amazing time—until we didn’t. I feel compelled to share this, not just for me, but for every disabled person out there.

We stayed at resorts that claimed to be accessible, but they weren’t. One was manageable, but the other was completely unusable for someone in a wheelchair. Here’s why:
• The main entrance to the room had a step, and the only alternative was a 500-ft path through sand—impossible for most wheelchair users.
• The bathroom had no roll-in shower and no accessible sink. (I can stand to wash my hands, but what about others?)
• Handicap parking spots were taken by cars without placards/plates.

I called ahead to confirm I’d receive an ADA room, and yet, nothing about it was ADA-compliant. Worse, I got hurt trying to leave the room through its inaccessible entrance.

We had to leave the hotel and head home early. And this wasn’t some outdated property; it was a newly renovated resort. There’s simply no excuse for the lack of accessibility in 2025.

Here’s the thing: the world doesn’t think about accessibility until it’s forced to. But it shouldn’t be that way. Accessibility is for everyone.

Did you know 1 in 4 people who are 20 years old today will become disabled by retirement? And nearly everyone will experience a temporary disability at some point in their lives.

Disabled people are not second-class citizens. We are just as worthy of living in and enjoying this world as anyone else. The world needs to be more accessible—not just for me, but for all of us.

Please share or comment if you agree. It’s time for change 💯‼️

01/01/2025

Happy new year, baddies 🫶🏼🥰

May this year bring everyone healing, good health, happiness, love, and everything else ya’ll could wish for 🤍

#2025

12/05/2024

What does it feel like when you have almost zero spoons? 💭

Since I’m feeling it now, let me explain.

I think the equivalent of what it feels like for a healthy person is: imagine you just finished a really intense and long workout - at the end, you know that feeling when your body has officially given up and can’t go any further?

It feels like that, but for hours or days at a time depending on the severity. So every single movement you make or chore you must accomplish feels like agony. I feel it in my whole body. My lungs struggle to take a breath, my heart races as if I’m running a 20k marathon, and I can literally feel the blood pooling in my legs. But I’m laying in bed.

And my brain is currently mush. If you ask me a question, I’m not sure I have the brain power to find the answer. It’s as if there is literal fog in my brain and it’s blocking my ability to find my words/knowledge/memory.

I’m sure many of you can relate. I’m sorry you have to go through this. And I’m sorry it comes out of no where and ruins your day. You didn’t do anything to deserve this. Just know you’re not alone and I’m always here if you want to talk 🫶🏼

**t

10/17/2024

7 years ago today 🥹… this pic was taken from behind the glass

I spent 6 months (about 70 sessions) doing a few hours a day in a pressurized chamber filled with 100% oxygen. My goal was to heal nerve damage from my paralysis to help me walk better and improve my AVN, even though my doctor told me it wouldn’t work. I decided to try anyway.

The process had its ups and downs, but in the end, it made a real difference.

While it didn’t heal my nerves like I hoped, it made me stronger. I could walk longer distances and had better stamina. The biggest surprise? My AVN actually improved, which is unheard of with this condition.

Looking back, I’m so glad I took the chance. It was truly life changing. I would do it again if there were more affordable big chambers in the US

If anyone’s curious about my experience, feel free to reach out! I’ve seen some miraculous results that I’d be happy to share (but too much to fit here!).

Some of the benefits I noticed:

• Way less chemo brain (for a couple of years, my mind felt sharp again)
• Improved AVN (a true miracle)
• Increased stamina and energy
• I just felt healthier—friends and family said I looked like a new person, with color back in my cheeks

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